Litigation Paralegal

gpac; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a well-respected Texas litigation firm to recruit an experienced Litigation Paralegal for the Dallas office. The role offers exposure to sophisticated tort, commercial, insurance, and other complex matters, with opportunities to work closely with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and experts throughout the life of a case.

The ideal candidate will have strong discovery, deposition, medical records, and trial preparation skills, and the ability to organize and summarize

Qualifications

• Prior litigation paralegal experience, ideally in a defense-focused practice.
• Knowledge of discovery, depositions, medical records, and trial prep.
• Experience preparing discovery, expert designations, notices, subpoenas, and basic pleadings.
• Ability to organize and summarize medical, employment, and deposition records.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with attorneys, clients, and experts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage written discovery, document production, and routine litigation documents
• Coordinate the collection, tracking, and review of medical and employment records
• Review and summarize depositions and records at attorney's direction
• Assist with witness research, background investigations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to support case strategy
• Prepare trial, deposition, and mediation notebooks while maintaining accurate case files and billing entries

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery knowledge

Deposition handling

Medical records handling

Pleadings preparation

Communication & organization

Job description

Position: Litigation Paralegal Location: Dallas, TX

I am partnering with a well-respected Texas litigation firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Dallas office. The firm handles sophisticated tort, commercial, insurance, and other complex litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal to work closely with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and experts throughout the life of a case.

The salary for this role will be market-competitive and commensurate with experience.

What We Need

• Prior litigation paralegal experience, ideally in a defense-focused practice
• Strong knowledge of discovery, depositions, medical records, and trial preparation
• Experience preparing discovery, expert designations, notices, subpoenas, and basic pleadings
• Ability to organize and summarize medical, employment, and deposition records
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with attorneys, clients, and experts

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and manage written discovery, document production, and routine litigation documents
• Coordinate the collection, tracking, and review of medical and employment records
• Review and summarize depositions and records at attorney's direction
• Assist with witness research, background investigations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to support case strategy
• Prepare trial, deposition, and mediation notebooks while maintaining accurate case files and billing entries

What You’ll Get

• Pay is competitive, top-of-market for an individual with similar experience.
• Direct exposure to sophisticated litigation matters from discovery through trial
• Collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• A professional, organized, and team-oriented work environment
• Long-term growth within a respected Texas litigation practice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.